Set in a car showroom, Ordinary Lies is a compelling drama about how a simple lie can spiral out of control.

The first episode of the six-part series tells the story of family man and salesman, Marty McLean. Stuck in a rut both at home and at work, when Marty receives his final warning for being late from company boss, Mike, he knows the pressure is on.

Michelle Keegan arrives on set for filming of the new BBC drama 'Ordinary Lies' (Photo: Splash)

However, when another heavy night of drinking leads to him sleeping through his alarm, Marty fears his number is up. Knowing he is on thin ice, Marty calls work and, in a panicked attempt to save his job, tells the drastic lie that his wife, Katrina, has tragically died.